The Better With Age Podcast

Better With Age Program

The purpose of this podcast is to share information about how adults can age in a healthy and vibrant way. Far too many people are diagnosed with preventable conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease and then given medications as the only solution to manage the disease. What if there was more to the story? What if simple lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, breathwork, and social connection could help not only manage, but reverse some of these diseases of ageing. What if instead of becoming worse with age, we could become Better With Age?

  1. 2d ago

    Lift Heavy (Safely): Kettlebells and Midlife Strength

    ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online 📌 Follow us on Instagramfor healthy aging tips: @bwaprogram Educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease. What does “lift heavy” actually mean for women inmidlife—and how do you start if you’ve never touched a weight? In this episode, Lea sits down with Ericka Darst, StrongFirst Elite Instructor and owner of EDK Training, to break down the most common barriers women face around strength training: intimidation, fear of injury, and the beliefthat they’ve “missed the boat.” Ericka shares how kettlebells became a grounding force through major life transitions—and why strength training is about so much more than workouts. Together, Lea and Ericka reframe “heavy” into somethingrelatable (hello, Costco and carrying kids), walk through a safe progression approach (starting with no load, building technique, then adding weight), and explain why kettlebells can be a true one-stop shop for strength, power, endurance, and low-impact conditioning. If you’re navigating perimenopause through postmenopause—or simply want to feel stronger, more capable, and more confident in your body—this episode will meet you right whereyou are.  Connect with Ericka / EDK TrainingWebsite: https://www.edktraining.com/Instagram: @edktrainingmn | @erickadarstFacebook: @edktrainingmn   Chapter timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Ericka’s background (EDK Training +kettlebells)02:09 – First kettlebell class + early instructors06:22 – Corporate job → coaching: the career transition10:48 – Grief, resilience, and why training became grounding16:07 – Midlife muscle: what “lift heavy” really means18:04 – “Heavy” examples: kids, Costco, daily life strength24:39 – Starting safely: no weight first, then progressive load26:49 – “I missed the boat” myth + training later in life31:06 – Gym intimidation + belonging + why kettlebells help34:20 – Grease the Groove: fitting training into real life35:58 – Why shorter sessions can work better (30 min training)38:36 – Why kettlebells work so well: strength + cardio + low impact45:39 – When to progress: comfort vs results + investing in growth46:00 – One mindset shift for women: stop the limiting chatter47:46 – How to connect with Erika (links + socials) #BetterWithAgeProgram#WomensHealth #StrengthTrainingForWomen #MidlifeHealth #Perimenopause#MenopauseFitness #MuscleHealth #HealthyAging #ResistanceTraining#KettlebellTraining #StrongFirst #FunctionalStrength #BoneHealth#MetabolicHealth

    56 min

  2. May 19

    Women, Wealth & Worth: How Midlife Becomes Your Most Powerful Chapter

    ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Lea Wetzell speaks with Nancy Griffin about the intersection of women’s health, wealth, self-worth, and reinvention in midlife. Nancy shares why women must prioritize their health in order to protect their future, how financial planning should include health-related realities, and why midlife can be a powerful season for growth, leadership, and purpose. They also discussmenopause, misunderstood symptoms, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the importance of having trusted advisors who truly support women’s goals. This conversation is an empowering reminder that women are worthy of support, worthy of health, and worthy of building a future that reflects their values. Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online   Educational purposes only. Notintended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. #BetterWithAgeProgram#WomenWorthWellness#HealthyAging#MidlifeWomen#WomensHealth#FinancialWellness#WomensWealth#SelfWorth#MenopauseSupport#Perimenopause#MidlifeWellness#WomenEmpoweringWomen#HealthyWealthyWise#FemaleLeadership#ReinventYourself#WellnessForWomen#AgingWell#WomenAndMoney#PurposefulAging#BetterWithAge

    41 min

  3. Apr 21

    Why Willpower Fails: The Hidden Beliefs Behind Weight Struggles, IBS & Burnout + How to Change Them

    ✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, LeaWetzell interviews Tim Shurr, MA, world-renowned peak performance hypnotist and author of the bestseller One Belief Away. Tim shares how unconscious beliefs—often formed in childhood—can drive anxiety, burnout, emotional eating, procrastination, and even physical symptoms like IBS. You’ll learn why willpower alone often fails, how to “pullthe weeds at the root,” and a simple question you can start using today to uncover what’s really shaping your behavior. Connect with Tim:IndyHypnosis.comFacebook.com/timshurrIG.com/realtimshurrFeatured in the film: Zero LimitsBetter With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online Educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease. #BetterWithAgeProgram #TimShurr #OneBeliefAway #Hypnosis#NervousSystem #EmotionalEating #AnxietyRelief #SelfSabotage #BurnoutRecovery#MidlifeWellness #Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #StressResilience

    43 min

  4. Mar 2

    NEAT: How Small Daily Movements Transform Health as We Age

    ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcast Most people think health depends on intense workouts—butwhat if daily movement matters more? In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Leasits down with fitness professional Nathan Brennan to explore NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the powerful, often overlooked form of movement that happens outside the gym. NEAT includes everyday, low-intensity activities likewalking, gardening, taking the stairs, standing at your desk, or moving while on phone calls. Research shows these small, consistent movements can dramatically improve: • Blood sugar regulation• Cardiovascular health• Muscle tone & strength• Bone density & osteoporosis risk• Weight management & metabolic health• Longevity and functional aging Nathan shares practical, realistic strategies forintegrating NEAT into busy lives—especially for midlife and older adults, people recovering from injury, or those with mobility limitations. We also discuss how wearable devices, accountability partners, and environmental designcan make movement effortless and sustainable. Nathan references foundational research in physical activityscience, including insights aligned with The Culprit and the Cure, reinforcing why movement throughout the day—not just workouts—protects long-term health. This episode is ideal for anyone who:✔ Feels overwhelmed by traditional fitness plans✔ Wants better blood sugar and metabolic health✔ Is aging and wants to stay strong and independent✔ Needs realistic movement options outside the gym 🎧 Listen now and discover why NEAT may be the most powerful health habit you’re missing. 🔗 Connect with Nathan Brennan • Website: https://brennanfitnessacademy.com• Instagram: @coachnathanbrennan• Facebook: Nathan Brennan• LinkedIn: Nathan Brennan• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBrennan Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online Educational purposes only. Notintended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ⏱️ Podcast Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Better With Age02:15 – Nathan’s background in fitness, nutrition & rehab05:40 – What is NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)?09:30 – Why NEAT matters more than workouts alone14:45 – Benefits for muscle, bone & osteoporosis prevention19:30 – NEAT and blood sugar & metabolic health24:10 – Simple ways to add movement to your day29:15 – Standing desks, walking meetings & environment design33:40 – Using wearables to track daily movement38:20 – Accountability partners & social support42:50 – Adapting NEAT for injuries & mobility limitations47:30 – Client success stories & real-world examples52:00 – How to work with Nathan & access his programs55:00 – Closing thoughts & next steps #BetterWithAge#NEATMovement #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle#DailyMovement #BloodSugarBalance #MetabolicHealth#BoneHealth #SustainableHealth#MoveMore #FitnessSimplified

    31 min

  5. Feb 16

    The Heart–Mind Connection: Stress, Purpose, and Aging Well

    ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. What if stress itself isn’t the real problem—but how we perceive it? In this powerful episode of the BetterWith Age Podcast, host Galen Wetzell sits down with Dr. Alan Rozanski, a pioneering cardiologist whose groundbreaking research helpedestablish the link between psychological stress and heart disease over 40 years ago. Dr. Rozanski shares why stress appraisal matters more thanstress avoidance, and introduces his Six Domains of Health—physical, emotional, mental, social, stress management, and purposeful living—as a framework for longevity and vitality. You’ll learn practical tools for reframing stress, buildingemotional resilience, cultivating meaningful social connection, and creating a compelling future, inspired by ideas from Man’s Search for Meaning and the power of mentorship highlighted in Mastery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating midlife,aging, or chronic stress—and wanting to live not just longer, but better. Dr. Alan Rozanski’s contact: ●        Website: https://alanrozanski.com/ ●       Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/ Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online 📌 Follow us on Instagramfor healthy aging tips: @bwaprogram Educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease. ⏱️ Podcast Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Better With Age02:10 – Dr. Rozanski’s early research on stress & heart disease06:30 – Why stress perception matters more than stress itself11:45 – Tools for reframing stress: meditation, breathwork & biofeedback17:30 – Diversifying your stress-management “portfolio”22:10 – The Six Domains of Health explained27:40 – Purposeful living & finding your calling at any age33:20 – A compelling future & lessons from Victor Frankl38:15 – Mentorship, mastery & meaningful guidance42:50 – Social connection & setting minimal standards47:30 – Spirituality, giving, and aging as a gift52:30 – The future of connection in an AI-driven world56:00 – Closing reflections & next steps #BetterWithAge#HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #StressResilience #MindBodyHealth #HealthPodcast #WellnessPodcast #FunctionalHealth#PreventiveCardiology  ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribeon Apple Podcasts.

    52 min

  6. Jan 20

    The Hydration Myth: Why More Water Isn’t Always Better — with Dr. Dana Cohen, MD

    ✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Is drinking 8 glasses of water a day really the key to goodhydration? In this Better With Age episode, Lea Wetzell sits down withintegrative physician and bestselling author Dr. Dana Cohen, MD, co-author ofQuench and Fuel Up, to uncover the science — and art — of true hydration. Dr. Cohen explains why “eat your water” might be the bestadvice for energy, focus, and healthy aging. You’ll learn why thirst is a latesign of dehydration, how fiber and electrolytes help your cells actually absorbwater, and why movement is the hidden key to hydration. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, battling fatigue,or just want glowing skin and sharper focus, this conversation will change howyou think about water, energy, and longevity.   🎧 Topics covered: ·   Why hydration is the missing link in health and aging ·   The myth of “half your body weight in ounces” ·   What “structured water” and fascia have to do with energy ·   How dehydration accelerates aging and brain fog ·  Simple daily habits: morning water, green smoothies, and gentle movement 📚 Learn more about Dr.Cohen’s work at drdanacohen.com 💧 Books mentioned:“Quench” and “Fuel Up” (Hay House) 👉 Subscribe to the Better With Age Podcast for science-backed conversations on vitality, longevity, andwomen’s health through midlife and beyond. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Dr. Dana Cohen01:10 Why hydration is more complex than we think02:15 What led her to write Quench04:45 Debunking “half your weight in ounces”07:08 Best hydration check: how often you pee08:16 Urine color + signs of overhydration10:08 Low-grade dehydration: symptoms + aging12:05 Front-load water for steadier energy12:54 Hunger vs thirst (water before meals)14:38 Hydrate before coffee + morning detox16:23 Minerals/electrolytes + making water enjoyable18:34 Structured water + “water as fuel” (theory)24:15 “Eat your water” for cellular hydration25:00 Smoothies + fiber: the “green smoothie cheat”28:30 “Good enough eater” (not perfection)32:39 Fascia + movement as a hydration pump37:42 Hydration and aging/menopause41:18 Adaptogens for perimenopause (basics)42:48 Water filtration + remineralizing tips46:47 Simple takeaways (start here)51:00 Closing + thanks Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online

    49 min

  7. Jan 6

    The Power of Melatonin: How Circadian Health and Chrononutrition Shape Your Longevity — with Dr. Deanna Minich

    ✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Melatonin is more than a sleep hormone—it’s a circadiansignal that helps coordinate metabolism, inflammation, brain cleanup, and healthy aging. In this conversation, Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, CNS, IFMCPexplains circadian health as the role of time in our biology—and why light/dark alignment sits “above” nutrition. We talk about why modern life has “flip-flopped” our rhythms (low daylight indoors, high light at night), how Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) can act like a widely accepted endocrine disruptor, and why Dr. Minich’s team coined the term “darkness deficiency.” We also dive into chrononutrition (meal timing), the insulin–melatonin conflict when we eat late, how circadian disruption can amplify menopause symptoms, and what Dr. Minich calls “melatonopause”—the age-related decline in melatonin production. Finally, we discuss plant-based melatonin (Herbatonin®) vs synthetic melatonin, why dose matters (including paradoxical effects with high doses), and what the research shows about Herbatonin’s antioxidant andanti-inflammatory activity. ✅ Special OfferSave 10% on Herbatonin • Code: BETTER10 https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/products/herbatonin-0-3mg?_ef_transaction_id=&uid=89&oid=3&affid=174   🔗 Learn more / connectwith Dr. Minichdeannaminich.comsymphonynaturalhealth.com 📲 Instagram@deannaminich@symphonynaturalhealth Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online Chapters: 00:00 Welcome + Dr. Minich intro & award recognition01:58 Why circadian health matters (especially in midlife)02:40 What circadian health really is: “time on our biology”03:44 Why circadian rhythm sits above nutrition/metabolism05:12 Modern life “flip-flops” light exposure06:06 ALAN (Artificial Light at Night) + endocrine disruption07:36 “Darkness deficiency” + balancing vitamin D and melatonin09:03 How to measure light (lux) with a phone app10:28 Morning light even on cloudy days + indoor light tips11:52 Sleep environment: bedroom light strategy12:05 EMFs + “dirty electricity” as a consideration14:14 “Make your home your safe place” + measuring exposures16:27 Wind-down timing: “follow the darkness”20:39 Chrononutrition: the when of eating21:19 Insulin–melatonin conflict + why late eating backfires24:02 Jet lag + meals as a “time giver” (zeitgeber)26:15 Circadian disruption and menopause symptoms28:31 “Melatonopause” + melatonin decline across the lifespan31:37 Plant vs synthetic melatonin + concerns about contaminants34:27 Herbatonin research: COX-2, antioxidants, skin cell findings37:28 How much melatonin we make by age + physiologic dosing39:37 Dependency myth + receptor saturation with high doses43:30 When higher doses may be used clinically (guided contexts)45:59 “Smoother sleep” reports + Oura score mention49:27 Why blister packs matter (light/oxygen potency protection)50:37 Key takeaways + healthy-aging action steps51:19 What Dr. Minich is focused on in 202652:15 Where to connect + closing #BetterWIthAgePodcast #DrDeannaMinich #Chrononutrition #CircadianRhythm#CircadianHealth #AgingWellAsWomen #HormoneBalance #InsulinResistance #SleepScience

    59 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    The Truth About Lyme: False Negatives, Biofilms, and What To Do After a Tick Bite

    ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Lyme disease is rising across the U.S.—but most people stillget poor testing, miss co-infections, and don’t know what to do after a tick bite. In this episode, Galen Wetzell sits down with Dr. Susan Marra, ND—a Lyme-literate clinician with 27+ years of experience—to cover Lyme 101 through advanced topics: false negatives, iGenex vs. standard labs, biofilms,co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, relapsing fever), alpha-galsyndrome, mycotoxins, and evidence-informed prevention(including which essential oils repel ticks). In this episode: Guest: Dr. Susan Marra — drsusanmarra.comFind a Lyme-literate practitioner: ilads.org → “Find Practitioner”Resources mentioned:• Tick testing & advanced diagnostics: iGenex (PCR, co-infection panels)• Prevention checklist: tweezers, vial, alcohol pads; oil repellent strategy• Co-infection considerations: Babesia (parasite), Bartonella, relapsing fever(B. miyamotoi) About Better With AgeWe help women in peri- to post-menopause build bone density, strength, andvitality through guided exercise & nutrition. Learn more:betterwithage.online Chapters :00:00 Intro • 02:20 What Lyme is (Borrelia) • 07:32 Why tests miss it • 12:45Co-infections • 19:10 Biofilms & persisters • 24:05 Tick removal & ticktesting • 28:00 Essential oil repellents • 32:10 Alpha-gal syndrome • 36:40Mycotoxins & immunity • 43:00 Treatment frameworks • 53:00 How to find help   #lymediseaseawareness #tick-borneillness #co-infections#biofilms #iGenex #falsenegatives #Bartonella Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online

    58 min
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The purpose of this podcast is to share information about how adults can age in a healthy and vibrant way. Far too many people are diagnosed with preventable conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease and then given medications as the only solution to manage the disease. What if there was more to the story? What if simple lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, breathwork, and social connection could help not only manage, but reverse some of these diseases of ageing. What if instead of becoming worse with age, we could become Better With Age?

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  • Creator
    Better With Age Program
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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